Friday 27 September, 10am-3pm, at Barking Central Library, 2 Town Square, Barking, IG11 7NB
Braille and Beyond Library Tour
From September 2024, the UK will embark on a journey of celebration and discovery with the launch of the Braille and Beyond Tour across the UK. This year-long initiative invites you to join braille experts and allies in honouring the 200th anniversary of the braille code's invention and exploring its profound impact in the lives of blind and partially sighted people.
Braille continues to be a gateway to independence, literacy, and cultural connection for millions of blind people worldwide. When we celebrate braille, we celebrate the potential of blind people to live the lives we want without limits.
You are invited to participate in this historic celebration by joining Braille 200 events being held at libraries across the UK, or we can support you with creating your own Braille 200 event.
Monday 21 October, 10am-3pm, at Harrogate Library, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, HG1 1EG
Friday 22 November, 10am-3pm at The Hive, Sawmill Walk, The Butts, Worcester, WR1 3PD
Burnley Library, Central Library, Grimshaw Street, Burnley, BB11 2BD - Date TBC
Tuesday 29 January, 10am-3pm, Mitchell Library, 201 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DB
Tuesday 25 February, 10am-3pm, Lisburn Library, 23 Linenhall Street, Lisburn, BT28 1FJ
Swansea NHS Library, Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QA – Date TBC
Swansea University Library, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP – Date TBC
St Ninian’s High School Library, St Ninian’s High School, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 6UG – Date TBC
Jersey Library, 81 Halkett Place, St Herlier – Date TBC
Guernsey Guille-Alles Library, Market Street, ST Peter Port, GY1 1HB
Bath Central Library, 19-23 Northgate Street, The Podium, Bath, BA1 5AN – Date TBC
Gateshead Central Library, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4LN – Date TBC
Penarth Library, Stanwell Road, Penarth, CF64 2YT – Date TBC
